Further information about the German Department
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Do I need to take the placement test?
You do NOT have to take the placement test if
- you have no previous knowledge of the language.
>> In this case, you can register straightaway for a German A1 course at viaCampus. - you have already successfully completed a German semester-long course or an intensive German course at Viadrina.
>> In this case, please register directly for the next level. - you have a Goethe/telc-Zertifikat A1 and you would like to register for a course German A2 or you have a Goethe/telc-Zertifikat A2 and you would like to register for a course German B1 or you have a Goethe/telc-Zertifikat B1 and you would like to register for a course German B2.1.
>> In this case, please contact the German Department, Barbara Rodríguez Navarro. - you have one of the C1-certificates listed HERE.
>> In this case, please contact the German Department.
When and where does the placement test take place?
There are two dates at the beginning of the semester. You can find the current date here.
What do I need ?
Once you have logged on, you will be asked for your matriculation number and a password. The password is your date of birth (make sure you enter this in the following format: dd.mm.yyyy e.g. 12.04.1995).
I don’t have a matriculation number!
If you don’t have a matriculation number yet, please contact the German Department before the test. A login will then be issued for the test.
How much time do I have during the test?
Please arrive on time for the test. You have a total of 40 minutes to complete the test.
When do I get my result?
- Option 1: You will receive your result directly after the test. It will be displayed on the computer screen.
Your result will be given as A1, A2, B1 or B2.1. Please enroll online for a language course at viaCampus. (Example: Placement B1 | Course: German B1) - Option 2 (only for B2.2 and C1): The result after the placement test is "Higher than B2.1". You will receive your specific placement (B2.2 or C1) on the same day by e-mail to your Viadrina address. Please register online at viaCampus for the language course that matches your placement test.
Do have further questions! Contact us!
Here you can find some links to webpages of German radio and tv-channels as far as online newspapers. Moreover there are webpages with different options for studying German online, also tutorials and exam excercies for the DSH.
1. DEUTSCHE WELLE - Deutsch lernen
The webpage of the German international broadcaster with a divers offer, where you can find news or excercises for beginners and intermediate lerners. In addition there are articles here, which is very important for the students studying or being interested in economics.
The webpage of the German culture institut with the section "Deutsch lernen", where you can find useful materials for studying German on all levels. There are exam excercises, texts, videos, forums, chats. Moreover there is a platfom on the Goethe Institut which is called Second Life Platform with 3D World, where you can ses others and you can visit them and experience more from other users.
The page is rather recommended for the students on the higher level of German. There you can find information about studying in Germany, TestDaF, DSH, preparation materials of TestDaF or DSH. Furthermore you can read there actual news and information about the German language.
On this page you will find a lot of information to learn German, for example: grammar, vocabulary, writing, culture iformation, videos, lyrics, etc.
5. Livemocha
Livemocha is an English-language platform for autonomous language learning. It is interesting that you can have your own texts corrected by others. Additionally, you can help others in language learning by offering the same in your own native language.
Press and Radio
The webpage of a public braodcaster, where you can find livestreams, podcasts and articles about many topics.
This is an international and intercultural radio program of the West German Radio Cologne (WDR) and Radio Bremen, which is produced in collaboration with the Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB). You can find livestreams and podcasts there.
3. Tagesschau
This is a page of a news program on channel ARD. The show will be broadcasted online. Especially recommended are programmes for children and news in 100 seconds.
4. Arte TV
Page of a broadcaster which is made in German-French cooperation. You can watch livestreams there. You can also see a lot of articles that are related not only to the German-French cooperation.
6. Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg
On the page you will find current news, reports and messages from Berlin and Brandenburg. The most important cultural, business, politics, sports and Panorama. In addition, the page offers its own library with live streams and podcasts.
The largest German national daily newspaper. You get the latest news from business, culture, politics and sports online there. The page includes videos, interactive articles and links to blogs.
8. Die Zeit
The webpage of the national german weekly newspaper DIE ZEIT which includes backgrounds in the fields of politics, economy, society, culture, digital, knowledge, career of celebrities, sports & more.
Regional Information
The website gives information around everything you need to know to study in Germany. It is translated in ten different languages.
What our students say
Learning German at the Viadrina Language Centre is simply great fun. The teachers are friendly, and the lessons are varied and invigorating!
Mario from Spain
I never enjoyed German at school or at home, and I never thought I’d ever come to like it. But I had to take German at Viadrina, and I don’t regret it. The staff were very helpful and are the reason why – for the first time in my life – I’m looking forward to my German lessons.
Monika from Poland